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Written by A. Smith
Published October 27, 2022 @ 10:44 AM ET
Warning: The following story contains information regarding violence against children.
Floyd County (September 30, 2022) – A Rome man was arrested on multiple charges of rape, aggravated child molestation, and aggravated sexual battery after numerous juvenile victims came forward alleging inappropriate contact with a family member.
Russell Todd Turner, 59, was booked into jail on October 3rd after three juvenile family members reported to police that they were touched inappropriately by Turner. An additional ten-year-old victim has come forward as well.
Officers spoke with the mother of the victim, who stated that her ten-year-old child disclosed to her that Turner also molested her. The victim stated that Turner would come in late while she was sleeping on an air mattress and touch her privates. The child also said that Turner would make them play “sex music,” and he would put his hands down her pants. The victim stated that Turner had also touched her in the car.
The mother told police Turner has a pending case involving three other juvenile family members.
A report for this victim was filed and sent to the lead detective to be included in the original case.
Turner is currently charged with strongarm rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, two counts of aggravated sexual battery, two counts of child molestation, and two counts of sexual battery against a child under sixteen.
This case is still open, and the investigation is ongoing. This case will be updated with more information once it becomes available.